LES PAUL & MARY FORD: HOW HIGH THE MOON 1950 THICK TRI CAPITOL 45 RPM EX+

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ALL ITEMS THAT I LIST ARE U.K. ORIGINALS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. EACH LISTING WILL GIVE A VISUAL GRADING OF THE VINYL AS WELL AS AN AURAL GRADING SO THAT YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE BUYING. ALL OF MY DISCS ARE GRADED IN BOTH NATURAL DAYLIGHT AND HALOGEN LIGHT SO THAT I MAY GIVE A FAIR ASSESMENT OF WHAT A RECORD LOOKS LIKE. RECORDS ARE PLAYED ON A LENCO GOLDRING TRANSCRIPTION DECK WITH SHURE CARTRIDGE TRACKING AT ABOUT 2 GRAMS THROUGH AN ARCAM AMP AND MISSION SPEAKERS. NO FILTRATION IS USED.

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THE RECORD YOU ARE BIDDING ON IS AS FOLLOWS:

ARTIST:  LES PAUL & MARY FORD

TITLE:  HOW HIGH THE MOON/WALKIN' AND WHISTLIN' BLUES

YEAR:  1950

LABEL:  CAPITOL

CAT. NO:  CF 1451

SPEED:  45 RPM MONO

MATRIX Nos:  CAP45-6958XU/CAP45-7179XU

COUNTRY:  GERMAN PRESSING

LABEL CONDITION:

Issued on the Purple and Silver Capitol (Telefunken) label in Germany there are no obvious marks or blemishes at all. No writing, tears or stickers and just a couple of barely visible spindle lines. The thick tri centre is still intact. Overall looks excellent.

VINYL VISUAL GRADING:

SIDE 1: Visually graded as EX+. There are no obvious discernible marks on the vinyl at all. Close inspection shows just a couple of absolutely tiny surface dots so this is very close to Near Mint. No scratches, needle lines or other marks and hardly any hairlines, even under strong light. The vinyl retains a lovely sheen and shows absolutely nothing to cause any concern. A very fine looking copy.

SIDE 2: Visually graded as EX+. There are no obvious discernible marks at all, just one barely visible surface trace only seen under very close inspection (really picky). No scratches, needle lines or other marks to cause any concern. Most people would grade this as Mint. 

VINYL AURAL GRADING:

SIDE 1:  A beautiful sounding copy with a strong, clear sound throughout with no distortion. No surface noise at all on the run in and no repetitive clicks or ticks at all during playback. Plays EX+

SIDE 2:  Very similar to Side 1 with no surface noise at all on the run in and a lovely clear playback with just a tiny hint (and I mean tiny) of static type background occasionally. There are no repetitive clicks or ticks at all. Plays strong EX.

RECORD ROUND UP:

The record itself is a beautiful copy that has been very well cared for with no obvious handling marks and superb playback. The sleeve shows some age related wear but what is important here is the condition of the vinyl which is brilliant. An absolutely top copy and a lovely addition to your collection. So hard to find this record in any condition yet alone a fabulous top copy like this. This was never released in the U.K on 45 rpm

POSTAGE:

All of my items are posted 1st Class Signed For delivery with no exceptions. I am happy to post overseas but all packages will be International Signed For with appropriate insurance, again, no exceptions. Records are always packed out of their sleeve to stop 'knifing' of the seams and have their own protective PVC cover. Everything is always well packed with stiffening card for maximum protection.

GUARANTEE:

I want all of my customers to be happy with their purchases. If, for whatever reason, you are dissatisfied with your item, please contact me immediately so that the issue can be resolved. I am a friendly guy whose aim is to provide quality records and I believe that any issues can be solved perfectly amicably. I do not go in for negative feedback and snide comments as I believe that it is counter productive and somewhat childish. Just talk to me and every thing will work out fine.

Many thanks for viewing my site. I have many more items to come over the following months, although, due to work commitments, my listings may sometimes be a little erratic. Please see my previous feedback and bid with confidence. Many thanks.

GUIDE TO GRADINGS

MINT: As new condition/unplayed

NEAR MINT: No obvious marks or imperfections. May have very light paper lines/hairlines visible under strong light. Sound quality will be virtually perfect.

EXCELLENT + Record will display just the odd very light surface line/mark. No needle lines or scratches. Background/surface noise will be virtually non existent with the possibility of the occasional solitary tick. There will be nothing on the record to cause any audible flaws or distortion.

EXCELLENT: Record will display one or two surface lines and/or light scuff marks. No needle lines or scratches. There may be a little very light background noise only audible on the run in/out. No obvious audible flaws or distortion and will only have had light use. Records graded as Excellent will still be very acceptable copies.

VERY GOOD +: Record will display light surface lines/scuffs, light needle lines and hairlines although there will not be any heavy or obvious scratches. Sound quality will still be perfectly acceptable although there will probably be a little light background noise, most obvious on the run in/out and a little minor distortion occasionally. Records graded VG+ will have had moderate use but have not been overplayed.

VERY GOOD: Record will display several surface lines/marks, light needle lines and light scratches, some of which may be audible. The record has obviously been played many times but will still produce a good sound, albeit with some mild distortion occasionally. There will be no sticks or jumps and the record will play through fine.